Employees at two California prisons contract COVID-19

Two California prison employees have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the state's department of corrections confirmed on Friday.

Oakland police employee tests positive for COVID-19

The employee is currently offsite, self-quarantined, and recovering. The employee has not been to work since March 15, 2020. 

State to lease Seton Medical Center in Daly City for COVID-19 pandemic

The hospital's owners filed for bankruptcy back in 2018 and, although, community members have been fighting to keep it open the owners, Verity Health, announced earlier this month its intentions to close the facility.

Two new COVID-19 deaths reported in Santa Clara County

Public health officials on Friday confirmed two new coronavirus deaths in Santa Clara County, bringing the total of deaths in the county to 8. 

1,006 positive COVID-19 cases reported in California

There are 1,006 confirmed coronavirus cases in California, according to the state's public health department.

Business picks up on day 3 of shelter in place at San Francisco's Delarosa
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A popular business in San Francisco's Marina District reported an increase in to-go orders on Thursday from the day before as the coronavirus quarantine continues. Amber Lee reports.

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.

Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April

Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.

Trump angrily defends his handling of pandemic

Trump said he was tapping the Defense Production Act to order American businesses to manufacture and send supplies, like testing kids, ventilators and masks, to hospitals preparing to be overwhelmed by a wave of coronavirus cases.

Teachers dance, struggle with assignments and tech during quarantine

At Parkmead Elementary School in Walnut Creek, Calif., some educators are hosting dance parties online. Other students don't have access to tech at all.

Daily Coronavirus Update
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Hosted by Gasia Mikaelian. Aired on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Oakland Mayor Schaaf announces COVID-19 relief fund
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Mayor Schaaf and generous donors announced an emergency relief fund to assist the city's most vulnerable residents.

Contra Costa County reports first coronavirus death; person in 70s

"This death underscores the need for all Contra Costa County to stay home," said Dr. Chris Farnitano, the county's public health officer. "This is very serious."